Two prominent Houston area state senators told KPRC 2 Investigates addressing the issue of bond reform will be a priority in the upcoming legislative session. Both said they want to see an end to suspected criminals being repeatedly released on bond. “This is terrible public policy. It’s terrible safety for the public. I think it’s abhorrent judicial practices,†said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston. “It just has to stop, the public won’t stand for it.â€
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